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Description

This course introduces principles of emergency physical intervention in the context of a relational culture. Participants review the stages of escalation and practice physical skills to minimize and/or evade potential of injury. Participants also practice physical skills for emergencies involving an imminent threat to physical safety when other non-coercive methods are clearly ineffective. Special focus is on the impact of trauma, minimizing risk exposure, and best practices for reducing the duration, intensity, and frequency of physical restraint.

Participant learning outcomes

On completion of this course successful participants will be able to:

Describe principles of emergency physical intervention in the context of a relational culture

Recognize and respond to stages of escalation and de-escalation

Demonstrate physical skills to promote safety during emergencies involving an imminent threat to physical safety when other non-coercive methods are clearly ineffective

Hours are 9:00 - 5:00 (lunch on your own), Sign in begins at 8:30 am

Please note: This course requires a minimum of 6 participant

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

This course is pending approval by the California Department of Social Service for 6 hours of continuing education for administrator recertification.

This course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Education Psychologists (LEPs), and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families; Provider 2522).